The Nocturnal Queen Poem by Tobi Oyesomi

THE NOCTURNAL QUEEN
Far, far, up in the thickly dark sky
On royal seat at the heart of the sky
With her beautiful radiating light
The moon makes the black earth bright.

Far, farther than the naked eye brings
Without cable poles or condicted strings;
Without framework on which it's braced;
No lampholders or power switch traced,

The nocturnal queen, on the throne, seated
Flanked by the palace chiefs, subordinated
The celestials query not her omnipotence
The terrestrials testify to her omnipresence.

There as calm as can be, patiently sitting
Watching the sluggish night slowly passing
No sleep or self-assigned duty done
Till the end of her daily duty at dawn.

©Tobi Oyesomi